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Now, if they want to stay, they’ll just have to behave….\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda Ashman’s bouncy, rhyming text lends itself perfectly to an exuberant classroom read-aloud, and Suzanne Kaufman’s playful art is full of hilarious details. 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With her hair freshly braided and her mom's special tiara on her head, she knows she’s going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara isn’t just for show—it also reminds her of all the good things she brings to the classroom, stuff like her kindness, friendliness, and impressive soccer skills, too! 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Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can't wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements--and then wake up to start another day.\u003cbr\u003e     Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes's empowering story will give new kindergarteners a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton's illustrations exude joy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 3-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e9781524740740\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41523856212086,"sku":"21083128","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/1715\/0070\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-30at6.01.28PM.png?v=1722384098"},{"product_id":"big-brother-peanut-butter-copy","title":"Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis rhyming, brightly illustrated book is the perfect way to practice the alphabet and to introduce young children to kindergarten.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the first day of kindergarten and Miss Bindergarten is hard at work getting the classroom ready for her twenty-six new students. 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I think I'm going to be sick tomorrow.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrate back to school (and even calm some back-to-school nerves) with this clever and funny story about a boy who accidentally winds up at a school for animals, but soon realizes friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species. 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